---
id: 655b6522da78357de8428a19
title: Task 6
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-6
---

<!-- (Audio) James: I'm using special tools to see where we might have problems, and then I have to fix them. -->

# --description--

James uses the present continuous tense to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking or around it.

The present continuous is formed with the present tense of the verb `to be` (`am/is/are`) followed by the `-ing` form of the main verb. For example:

`I am using` in `I am using special tools` shows an action James is currently working on.

This tense is often used for actions that are temporary or in progress. Some more examples include:

`She is studying for the interview` (she is currently focused on studying).

`They are working on a new project` (they are presently involved in the project).

`He is walking to the station` (he is in the process of walking to the station).

# --question--

## --text--

Why is James using special tools?

## --answers--

To make his work easier

### --feedback--

While tools make work easier, that is not the main reason he is using them.

---

To identify potential problems

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For fun

### --feedback--

The context here is professional.

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To teach Sophie about tools

### --feedback--

The purpose is related to network safety, not educational.

## --video-solution--

2

# --scene--

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